PAMED News

Apr 10, 2025, 09:32 AM

Department of State Expects to Implement Interstate Medical Licensure Compact in June 2025

Earlier this week, Arion Claggett, Acting Commissioner for the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, reported that Pennsylvania is expected to implement the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (“IMLC” or “Compact”) in June 2025.

Apr 1, 2025, 14:04 PM

FDA Grants Marketing Authorization of First Home Test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Trichomoniasis

Apr 1, 2025, 10:00 AM

Medical Record Disposition: What Physicians Should Know

Find out what to do with medical records when a physician retires or passes away.

Mar 26, 2025, 19:23 PM

DEA and HHS Postpone Rules on Buprenorphine Telemedicine and VA Care Continuity

DEA and HHS Delay Effective Date for Final Rules on Expansion of Buprenorphine Treatment via Telemedicine Encounter and Continuity of Care via Telemedicine for Veterans Affairs Patients

Mar 26, 2025, 14:23 PM

Pennsylvania Department of Health Request for Applications - Promising Maternal Health Initiatives

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) to promote the use of promising and practice-based solutions to improve maternal health outcomes and health equity in Pennsylvania communities.

Mar 20, 2025, 11:34 AM

Medicare Telehealth Coverage Expansion Update

With the signing of the American Relief Act, 2025 on December 21, 2024, these Medicare telehealth waivers were extended through March 31, 2025. (CMS, 2025.

Mar 6, 2025, 08:23 AM

Business Ownership Federal Filing Requirements Again on Hold

Yet another change concerning the new federal Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements has been announced.

Feb 24, 2025, 14:59 PM

PAMED Statement on Violence at UPMC Memorial Hospital

PAMED is deeply saddened by the tragic act of violence that occurred at the UPMC Memorial Hospital this weekend.

Feb 20, 2025, 07:23 AM

Pennsylvania Medical Society Expresses Concern on Presidential Directive to Withdraw from WHO

As a resolute champion of leveraging science and data to ensure public health and well-being, the Pennsylvania Medical Society opposes the recent Presidential directive to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Feb 10, 2025, 10:35 AM

FDA Alerts Patients of Potential to Miss Critical Safety Alerts Due to Phone Settings When Using Smartphone-Compatible Diabetes Devices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting patients of a safety concern regarding diabetes devices, such as continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps and automated insulin dosing systems, that rely on a smartphone to deliver critical safety alerts.

Feb 9, 2025, 17:23 PM

Press Release: PAMED Supports Governor Shapiro's Plan to Combat Private Equity's Impact on Health Care, Advance Services to Pennsylvania Patients

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) wholeheartedly supports Governor Josh Shapiro’s comments made during his recent budget address, which highlighted the growing issue of private equity's negative impact on healthcare and patient care in the Commonwealth.

Feb 6, 2025, 14:00 PM

Pennsylvania Medical Society Affirms AI is No Substitute for Human Physicians

While the Pennsylvania Medical Society supports the use of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool in health care, it rejects the recent claims that AI as in health care is indistinguishable from a human being and can provide diagnostics as good as any physician

Feb 6, 2025, 11:45 AM

Pennsylvania Medical Society Addresses Patient Care Concerns Amid HHS Communication Directives

The Pennsylvania Medical Society stands as a staunch advocate for the use of science and data to ensure physicians’ have the best information available to treat patients and provide the highest quality of care within the Commonwealth.

Feb 4, 2025, 12:30 PM

Press Release: Pennsylvania Medical Society Reacts to Governor Shapiro’s Move to Allow Nurse Practitioners to Practice Independently

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) firmly supports the belief that physicians should be the leaders of health care teams, advocating for a collaborative approach that prioritizes patient safety and high-quality care.

Jan 31, 2025, 08:54 AM

PAMED Member College Tuition Benefit Programs

Your PAMED membership provides you with access to programs at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Messiah University at discounted tuition rates.

Jan 28, 2025, 10:49 AM

February Virtual Journal Club: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

Jan 28, 2025, 09:23 AM

Pennsylvania Medical Society Inaugurates Philadelphia County Physician at 175th President

After a 1-year term as vice-president and president-elect, Lynn Lucas-Fehm, MD, JD a board-certified diagnostic radiologist in Philadelphia, has been inaugurated as the 175th President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED).

Jan 21, 2025, 07:00 AM

Pennsylvania Medical Society Seeks Public Help to Recognize Exceptional Physicians on Doctors’ Day

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) is excited to once again participate in Doctors’ Day and is seeking nominations from the public to recognize Pennsylvania physicians for their tireless care for patients in the Commonwealth.

Jan 6, 2025, 09:16 AM

PAMED Public Health Alert: Increasing Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Activity in Pennsylvania

Rapidly rising cases of RVS in Pennsylvania.

Jan 3, 2025, 09:53 AM

PAMED kicks off 2025 with a message from our CEO

PAMED is focusing on key initiatives in 2025 to benefit physicians, including exploring physician unions, addressing workforce challenges, tackling ED overcrowding, advocating for Medicare payment reform, and offering CME and leadership opportunities. Join us in supporting Pennsylvania's healthcare community!

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